Kim Capps - vocalist, guitar

Kim writes much of the music performed by the Unusual Suspects (joined on many of the tunes by Richard Seidel). She is heavily influenced by the vocal styles of Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Emmy Lou Harris and Shawn Colvin. Her vocal training includes classical, jazz and rock. Kim finds inspiration in the black gospel and blues she heard growing up in the Southeast.

Richard Seidel - bass, harmony, guitar, keyboard

Richard also plays bass in other DC area bands including Klezcentricity and the Potomac Jazz Trio. He has performed at the Washington Folk Festival, Takoma Park Folk Festival and the Kennedy Center, and often performs for Contra Dances at the Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom.

T.J. O'Malley - guitar, vocals

In addition to playing ryhthm and lead guitar for the Unusual Suspects, T.J. is an accomplished country ragtime fingerpicking guitarist and has performed at the Washington Folk Festival, and has performed with popular local bands Silver Creek and Honey Run.

A few short (20 second) MP3 samples:

1. Moonless Night (original)

2. You Don't Know Me (country)

3. Climb High (original)